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Dr. David Tauber explains why liposuction removes localized fat but does not reliably tighten significant loose abdominal skin—and when skin removal may make more sense.

Tummy tuck and liposuction can both improve abdominal contour, but they solve different problems. Liposuction reduces localized fat beneath the skin. A tummy tuck removes loose abdominal skin and may also tighten the abdominal wall when weakness or separation contributes to bulging. The right choice is not simply the smaller operation or the procedure with […]

Facial aging shows up fast. Your face starts showing the signs of your age faster than most other body parts. This is mostly due to environmental factors like exposure to UV light and sunlight, stress, and decreased production of natural oils–which can dry up your skin and reduce its elasticity.  Fortunately, DeLuca Plastic Surgery offers […]

With the end of summer right around the corner, it’s almost time to get ready for fall–and winter. While that means exchanging your light summer attire for something a little warmer (and perhaps more concealing, it also means now is arguably the best time for a quick office pick-me-up.  In addition to being the official […]

With summer here, it’s time to talk about summer skin care. Roughly one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Most skin cancers are caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays–from the sun, tanning beds, and even sunlamps.  What’s more, overexposure to UV light can also dehydrate your skin, giving it a […]

Gender affirmation surgery is growing in popularity across the country, with the benefits of FTM, Non-Binary, MTF, and facial remodeling surgery helping folks feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin.  At DeLuca Plastic Surgery, we offer a suite of gender affirmation procedures. We have the experience to help you achieve transformative, lasting results.  […]

The warm weather is on the horizon, and it’s time to get your body ready for summer! That means bidding adieu to those baggy sweaters and sweatshirts and soaking up the sunlight in a swimsuit! If you’re worried or concerned about your appearance, enjoying the nice weather is probably the last thing on your mind.  […]

When you think of major body contouring procedures, typically you think of the main surgeries: abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast augmentation, and leg, arm, or thigh lifts. But what about the more discrete areas? You know, the area “down there.” Also known as vaginal rejuvenation, there are a set of procedures designed to aid problems stemming […]

If you’ve recently lost a significant bit of weight, you’re probably dealing with some mixed emotions. On one hand, you’re excited about your new, slimmer, healthier look. But for many patients, massive weight loss also comes with excess, sagging skin–and even residual pockets of fat that simply won’t go away.  After your massive weight loss, […]

Now that you’ve cleaned up the holiday decorations, spent time with the whole family, and turned the calendar over to 2023, what’s next? Wouldn’t it be nice to start the new year with a new you? Regardless of whether it’s one of your new year’s resolutions or not, just about everyone wants to look better. […]